Documentos CIDOB América Latina; 29
The literature in political science contains several studies on political coalitions, particularly case studies of parliamentary democracies. However, very little has been written about the effects of same on presidential regimes, such as the existing ones in Latin America. This study thus proposes a new approach toward coalition theory, as well as an updating of the debate on presidentialism vs. parliamentarism. The author attempts to analyse the cause/consequence effects of coalitions on the presidential system. The objective is to determine the most favourable scenario for developing and supporting coalitions, given that they participate in, and even generate, political stability. Thus, the area under analysis is the Southern Cone, three countries that have experienced coalition governments, with varying degrees of success.
Key words: Latin America, Southern Cone, political coalitions, political parties, presidential system, political culture. .
Adrián Albala
Institut des Hautes Études de l'Amérique Latine (IHEAL), Sorbonne Nouvelle, Paris III.
ISSN: 1697-7688 (print edition)
ISSN: 1697-8137 (online edition)
Adrián Albala
Date of publication: 06/2009
Issue price: 8 €